Greg Baer
Gregory S. Baer (born August 21, 1952) is an American life coach, author, motivational speaker and founder of The Real Love Company, Inc., a Non Profit organization in Feb 2014.
Early life and education
Baer was born on August 21, 1952 to Sherwin and Barbara Baer. After graduation from Wiley High School in Terre Haute, Indiana, Baer attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He also served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Samoa.[1] After graduating from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1978, he completed a medical internship in Indianapolis and a residency in ophthalmology (eye surgery) from 1979-1982. From 1982-1985 Dr. Baer served in the United States Air Force, including responsibilities as the Chief Flight Surgeon in ophthalmology for the entire U.S. Air Force and clinical instructor at the University of Texas Health Science Center (medical school) in San Antonio, Texas. He was actively involved with the LDS Church throughout his life, including during his time in Rome, Georgia.[2]
Career of life
Baer lives and works in Rome, Georgia, where he was a surgeon for many years.[3] During that time he felt he had everything in life to be happy, but something was missing—he felt empty and miserable. He began to search for more personal fulfillment and this led to his personal happiness and a career in self-improvement.[4]
He retired from his ophthalmology practice to begin a career of writing, teaching, and speaking about the subject of unconditional love. Baer has spoken on more than 1,500 radio shows, as well as hundreds of television shows, seminars, and other events across the country [5] and the world.
Personal life
Baer is married to Donna. They are the parents of 7 children.
Seminars
Baer conducts seminars all over the world, including his two-day The Healing Power of Real Love, The Secrets of Real Love, Real Love in Marriage Immersion, Real Love in Parenting Immersion seminars, as well as Real Love in the Workplace, Wiseman Training, Post Childhood Stress Disorder. Dr. Baer conducts marriage and personal intervention retreats in Rome GA.[6]
Films
- Real Love Answers (2009), PBS special, broadcast nationwide
- Secrets of Love (2012), feature length Hollywood-produced documentary, Bill Wade Executive producer
Books
- Real Love: The Truth About Finding Unconditional Love and Fulfilling Relationships; Gotham (division of Penguin), 2003, ISBN 978-1-59240-0478
- Real Love in Marriage: The Truth About Finding Genuine Happiness Now and Forever; Gotham (division of Penguin), 2006, ISBN 978-1-59240-3103
- Real Love Companion; Blue Ridge Press, 2004, ISBN 978-1892319128
- Amor Real (Spanish Edition); Blue Ridge Press, 2004, ISBN 978-1892319326
- The Essentials of Real Love Workbook; Blue Ridge Press, 2005, ISBN 978-1892319203
- Real Love in Parenting - Nine Simple and Powerfully Effective Principles for Raising Happy and Responsible Children; Blue Ridge Press, 2nd edition, 2005, ISBN 978-1892319180
- Real Love in Dating - The Truth about Finding the Perfect Partner; Blue Ridge Press, 3rd edition, 2005, ISBN 978-1892319173
- Real Love in the Workplace - Eight Principles for Consistently Effective Leadership in Business; Blue Ridge Press, 2007, ISBN 978-1892319241
- The Essentials of Real Love Bible Workbook; Blue Ridge Press, 2006, ISBN 978-1892319227
- Real Love for Wise Men and Women - The Truth about Sharing Real Love; Blue Ridge Press, 2nd edition, 2007, ISBN 978-1892319265
- Real Love and Freedom for the Soul - Eliminating the Chains of Victimhood; Blue Ridge Press, 2007, ISBN 978-1892319289
- 40 Days to Real Love and Happiness in Your Marriage (A Companion Workbook for "Real Love in Marriage"); Blue Ridge Press, 2008, ISBN 978-1892319319
- Under the Bridge; Blue Ridge Press, 2009, ISBN 978-1-892319-36-4
- Real Love and Post-Childhood Stress Disorder - Treating Your Unrecognized Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder; Blue Ridge Press, 2010, ISBN 978-1892319371
CDs
- Real Love –The Truth about Finding Unconditional Love and Fulfilling Relationships; Audiobook (7-CD set), ISBN 978-1-892319-16-6
- The Truth about Love and Lies; Audiobook (3-CD set), ISBN 978-1-892319-08-1
- The Power of Real Love; Audiobook (13-CD set)
- Real Love in Dating- The Truth about Finding the Perfect Partner; Audiobook (6-CD set), ISBN 1892319330
- Real Love in Marriage: The Truth about Finding Genuine Happiness Now and Forever; Audiobook (9-CD set), ISBN 978-1892319340
- Real Love in Parenting, Nine Simple and Powerfully Effective Principles for Raising Happy and Responsible Children; Audiobook (13-CD set), ISBN 978-1892319357.
DVDs
- The Essentials of Real Love DVD Set (6 DVD set), OCLC 352924515
- Real Answers, PBS Pilot Episode (1 DVD), ASIN B00AH3118K.
References
- ↑ article on Baer
- ↑ July 21, 1989 Rome New-Tribune article mentioning Baer being in LDS Church
- ↑ Author biography, book flap, Gotham books, Real Love (2003) ISBN 1-59240-000-0,
- ↑ Frescas, Monica The Arizona Republic, September 15, 2006 Author spreads word on power of 'Real Love' Accessed September 17, 2006,
- ↑ http://www.bookreporter.com/authors/au-baer-greg.asp Accessed September 9, 2006
- ↑ <http://reallove.com/interventions/